Syrian offensive threatens to encircle Aleppo

A Syrian military offensive backed by heavy Russian airstrikes is threatening to cut rebel supply lines around Aleppo, as UN-backed peace talks between the warring parties appear to be in jeopardy

Nubl

Zahraa

Anadan

Hraytan

Kafr Hamra

Mansoura

Khan al-Asal

Kafr Naha

Tall Jibbin

Frontlines on Jan 31

ALEPPO

Citadel

Kafr Saghir

Sheikh Najjar industrial city

Aleppo airport

Tal Hasel

Tel Aran

Safira

Al Jaboul Lake

Al Bab

10km 6 miles

Tall Maskur

Kweres airbase

TURKEY

SYRIA

Detail map

LEBANON

Damascus

JORDAN

IRAQ

200km 120 miles

AREA CONTROL: As of February 2

Syrian government and allies

Rebel groups

So-called Islamic State group (Daesh)

Kurdish forces

Syrian government offensives

Sources: Twitter, wire agencies